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SQL Slammer 16 years later: Four modern-day scenarios that could be worse
Nothing has ever come close to the speed at which the SQL Slammer worm took down networks. These very possible scenarios might beat it in terms of speed and damage.
How to defend Office 365 from spear-phishing attacks
A recent successful zero-day Flash attack began with a spear-phishing email. These Windows 10 and Office 365 settings could have prevented it.
10 cybersecurity trends to watch for 2019
In the early days of 2019, cybersecurity is as challenging as ever. We highlight some of the biggest cybersecurity trends that are set to impact the enterprise, security professionals and companies of all sizes in the year ahead.
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Aflac automates threat intelligence to take a proactive security posture
Insurance giant Aflac automated large parts of its cyber threat intelligence operations to create an industry-leading program.
OSCP cheating allegations a reminder to verify hacking skills when hiring
A former student’s claim of widespread cheating on the OSCP exam underscores need to test security job candidates.
Why America is not prepared for a Stuxnet-like cyber attack on the energy grid
The U.S. energy grid continues to be vulnerable to Aurora-like attacks that could cause blackouts lasting a year or more.
15 secure coding practices to use in digital identity
Secure coding of any application or service is important, but it is vital in systems that process personal data.
The three most important ways to defend against security threats
Patching, security training programs and password management will thwart attacks more effectively than anything else. You're already doing them. Here's how to do them better.
Why one of America’s top experts is hopeful for better election security
Voting machines and elections in general are still vulnerable to hacking, says Matt Blaze, but adoption of risk-limiting audits and software independence gives opportunity for improvement.
Center for Internet Security releases Microsoft 365 benchmarks
Follow the guidance in this CIS document to configure Microsoft 365 security settings to the level that suits your organization.
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4 tips to mitigate Slack security risks
A Slack breach would be a nightmare in terms of exposed sensitive data. Here's how to lock down your Slack workspaces.
Review: GreatHorn offers a better way to secure enterprise email
GreatHorn takes a modern and highly effective approach to protecting enterprise email that goes well beyond the capabilities of legacy mail scanners.
I can get and crack your password hashes from email
Malicious hackers can use a simple trick to get your Windows computer to authenticate to a remote server that captures your password hash — just by sending you an email. Take these steps to test for the vulnerability.
Building your forensic analysis toolset
Every security team should have these types of digital forensics tools available. Many are free, and there are enough options to find one that suits your skills and approach.
Why AI-based threat detection hasn’t taken over the market … yet
Vendors, analysts and buyers differ on why threat detection AI isn't more widely adopted, but they agree that it needs to provide better insight to its inner workings.
How to enable audit logs in Microsoft Office 365
Audit logging of Office 365 mail reads makes forensics investigations of attacks much easier. Here's how to make sure it's enabled.
How cyber competitions can help fill the cybersecurity talent shortage
The Cyber Security Challenge Masterclass event helps employers find skilled but non-traditional job candidates.
Three encrypted Slack alternatives worth a look
Slack is not end-to-end encrypted, leaving workplaces that use the popular collaboration tool vulnerable to both hackers and nation-state attacks. These encrypted alternatives will keep your team chats private.
How to protect backups from ransomware
Ransomware is getting smarter, attacking backups to prevent recovery. Prevent this from happening by taking a few simple steps.
Why you need a digital forensics team (and the skills to look for)
Prevention and detection aren't enough. To better defend against future intrusions, you need a strong digital forensics team that can analyze attacks.
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